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January-April 2022 | Vol 22 | Issue 1

Review Article

Collateral ligament injury of the knee in sports

Athletes are particularly susceptible to medial or lateral collateral ligament injuries of the knee while playing sports. Sports are responsible for nearly half of all collateral ligament injuries, ...

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Arabic version of the anterior cruciate ligament return to sport index: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation

Purpose: Several factors influence the decision to return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The literature revealed a link between psychological factors a...

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Comparison of endurance, agility, and core strength between national and state level female football players

Objective: The present research was undertaken with the aim of evaluating and comparing the levels of performance in terms of aerobic endurance, agility, and core strength among female Nation...

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Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on athletes' anxiety

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had an adverse effect on all the aspects of life and on people from all walks of life. The sheer damage caused by this pandemic on the affected...

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Prevalence and type of injuries among gym members in Saudi Arabia

Introduction: Strenuous exercise and misuse of fitness machines can lead to injury. We conducted this study to better understand the extent of the problem and identify the causes of injuries,...

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ISSN - Print: 1319-6308,
Online: 2321-6697

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